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I loved living in Barcelona, Spain for a month. The city is vibrant, active, eclectic and fun. There are things happening at all hours… I distinctly remember a group of people walking down my street at 5am drunk shouting songs while the sun was coming up. But I am not going to lie, after a few weeks I was ready for a little peaceful break from the busy activity of the city. Before meeting Stephen in France I had a week break to go wherever I wanted, and after researching what would work logistically while still being affordable, I decided to stay in southern Spain, just outside of Málaga in a place called La Cala del Moral.

The picture below is the view from my bedroom, and is the reason why I chose this location. I knew I was going to be working a lot to get ready for taking a week off with my boyfriend, and what better way to buckle down and get to work than with this gorgeous view on top of the hill.

After settling into my airbnb in La Cala del Moral I took a walk down to explore the beach. This was no ordinary beach, what I discovered were these beautiful cliffside walking paths that almost made you feel like you were on the edge of the world. Where all you could see at certain points was bright blue crystal clear ocean water.

Something really unique about La Cala del Moral is this path that goes not only along the edge of the cliffs but through the land into tunnels. These tunnels used to be a railroad where the train would pass through the city. Now it’s a walking path where you can find people running, biking, or just strolling along with their friends and dogs. The tunnels take you from one beach to the other, with many opportunities to detour and enjoy those breathtaking ocean views.

It was such a wonderful break from a busy city. I would work for hours at home enjoying the view, then take breaks to walk down to the water and take in some vitamin D. I will say staying on top of the hill overlooking the town did come with a price– the steep walk back home from the water! It was definitely a workout just getting home each day from the beach, but I welcomed the exercise to help me stay in shape.

During this week I made sure to also get into the main city of Málaga. Check back for the next post where I’ll share with you beautiful sights of Málaga, street art discoveries, and the best view in the city.